History of Gaming Historian - 100K Subscriber Special 

Gaming Historian saw initial release in Japan, before entering the North American market 2 years later.

Thanks for watching! :)

This was fun to watch. Congratulations on 100,000 subscribers!

This channel is high quality content i swear, compared to other people, this is one of those channels that deserves more love

Hey everyone. Just wanted to say I am deeply touched by the comments. Kristin & I have read every single one of them. THANK YOU!!

Congratulations man! I've been a fan of your videos for years.

"You can thank my wife" Aaaand someone's chopping onions

This video is 6 years old. You should make a sequel to it!

My son and I just found your channel yesterday. We stayed up late watching each videos. Every video We watched I was " I use to play that game" Or " I still have that game". you explained exactly how I use to feel about these games and systems as they came out. I wanted to say thank you. It help to show my son where these games he plays come from. Thank you Jason

200,696 subscribers doubled in less than a year congratulations !

Hey Gaming Historian, your history is amazingly inspiring! We are a RetroGaming community from Latin America and Spain and this year we've begun our own channel because we saw there was nothing like that in spanish yet. Our first inspiration was also the AVGN and Classic Game Room and when we found your channel we knew that was the take we wanted to give to ours! Right now we have a couple of episodes online and we're working on our next one and we are having a lot of fun doing them, all thanks to channels like yours. Keep at the good work, we love your show ;)

April 2015: 100,000 subs March 2019: 570,000 subs Keep it up!

I've been here ever since the NES top-loader review (I was a big G1 back in the day), and I just have to say: The hugest of huge congratulations to you, Norman. I can't say enough how much I've enjoyed you work or what an inspiration you are. You're living the dream!

Your college was crazy. I get what they were trying to tell you, but The Gaming Historian is a pretty G-Rated show, it's not like you were doing anything controversial or offensive with your videos.

damn we gotta get this guy to 1m. he's so close!

Your channel is awesome, never stop doing what you love.

I can't wait to oil up and watch this when I get home

Sharing your life's story and how it pertains to your dreams/goals/aspirations was really touching to watch. Indeed, life is a pretty amazing journey in and of itself-- with its peaks and valleys, jubilations and tribulations. It takes a rather large measure of courage, and an even larger measure of support from those around you, to chase a dream and make it a reality. As a fan, I'm grateful that you've taken that step and that your wife is willing to be that support system that's so very necessary; it has meant seeing more of the content that I've enjoyed over the years and the comfort and pleasure of knowing that even more will come. As someone who has had the pleasure of chatting with you in social media circles, I've never had a doubt that you would succeed if you took the leap-- you're passionate, bright, driven, and know how to execute a concept that I think is very important in helping others to learn more about the video games that we enjoy so very much. Thank you for what you do, and you have my wishes for continued and expanded success in the coming months and years.

Nearing 2019, you have more than 500,000 viewers. Very proud of you for all of the hard work. Your efforts are extremely valuable to helping people understand the history of gaming in a practical yet HIGHLY informative manner!

This is an absolute great video. I'm such a huge video game fan and have been since I've been a kid. I'm now 33 and still can't get enough of them. My wife plays a bit now because of me but still doesn't understand my passion for them. These history videos are a breathe of fresh air knowing why my favs are so important to the industry and I love that I contributed and have been a part of the evolution of video games. Thanks for all your hard work and valuable information.

Norman your videos have crossed the Atlantic Ocean, all the way passing the Mediterranean sea and have reached us here in the Arabian Gulf. I am a big fan of your videos, and very happy to see all the unique content you're creating. Kristin's support to your work is greatly shown as well, and I thank you both for this! Keep up the great work, and here's to the 1 million subscribers milestone special :)

Well done video man, congrats on the 100k!

Loved this video! Have been absolutely binge watching your entire catalog. It’s like watching high quality documentaries on my favorite subjects!! Loved this little peak into your life and history. Amazing stuff!

Watching this in 2023 where you already got 1M subscribers make me tears a bit. You're so awesome! I got so many knowledge. We love you, man!

Can't wait to see that 500k subscriber video! Congrats!

I watched your channel years ago, possibly around the time you joined retroware, and after you deleted your account I did not know you were back till a few months ago where I spotted you in a related video. I was shocked to see the MASSIVE jump in quality of your videos, and you yourself have really grown as a person! You appear to have much more confidence in your videos. Going from 2008/9 to 2015 was a big jump, and I've been catching up on all of your great videos. It's great to hear you are doing this full-time now, and I am really happy that everything seems to have worked out for you. What of the dream of becoming a history teacher? Did the dilemma of this channel vs teaching mean you had to give it up? You could always consider branching out into other channels too, such as history vidoes on other topics like khan academy etc. Either way whatever you decide to do, I'm sure it will be great, and I wish you the best of luck! Thanks for making these videos Norman.

Love your channel, keep up the great work! Hugs from Costa Rica

Norman brother I just wanted to say thank you for all the hard work dedication and really good honest info that you put out on your channel..me and my wife Lisa watch all your videos from the past and up to the newest..she was a slight gamer with the arcades in the 70s and 80s..but our love of video games particularly retro games has brought us even closer over these few years...but your channel is what got her into retro games with me..so thank you and please keep up the amazing work.

Barely discovered you yesterday (technically) by binging on these videos! Your series is my favorite! I'm a high school art teacher!! So, it's cool to see a fellow teacher doing what he loves. It really shows!! Bravo!

"I need a rubber" lmao

Your videos are awesome and always wait for a new one....keep it up Norman and thank you for sharing.

I just found this channel a month ago and have watched every video. From 100k to almost 700k now. Well deserved. Thanks for the great content and history lessons

This was a really great way to celebrate 100,000 subscribers, I think. Which, congratulations, by the way! You deserve it. These are some of the most professional, well-made videos I've seen on this site, and as a massive history nerd myself, it's awesome seeing someone combine two of my favorite topics together. Here's to 500,000 subscribers!

I don't know why anyone would never discourage your Gaming Historian work, it's a great educational series on this billion dollar industry.

I think you bring a lot of class to the retro gaming scene and I appreciate the content you put out. Keep up the good work.

Found your series a few months ago when i was up feeding my new born daughter, you kept me entertained so i did not pass out. Love you channel, and i know this is an old video, but keep it up. Can;t wait for more.

Congratulations !!! I couldn't imagine hitting that milestone. 0_0 I'll bet answering emails is a nightmare ! lol Anyway ! Keep up the good work & looking foreword to much more in the future !

Norm!!! This is great dude! I've been watching this channel for years. You honestly put out some of the BEST content on RU-vid for gaming/game history. I have no doubt this channel will continue to grow. Nothing is better for building a loyal fan base than putting out fantastic, high quality videos - and that's what you do best. Cheers man!

Wish you the best. Good luck on everything you do. Thank you for making these videos.

I really appreciate your interesting life story and encyclopaedic gaming knowledge. Your channel is truly a feat for retro gaming hobbyists around the world. Salutes from Thailand!!

I remembered Icons, that was an amazing show. It was like the History Channel before it became terrible and filled with aliens. Love all the great work, see you at 500k.

Hey dude congratulations on your milestone, I know it's been a while since, but I found the series recently and just came across this vid. Just wanted to let you know how cool it is that you decided to share some aspects of your life with the world. It's very inspiring and I definitely will follow through all episodes of the series

Only started following you recently and I’ve binge watched all your videos. Now this is one of my favourite channels - thanks for this insight into your own history!

Just found your channel and I’m hooked. This is so fun to watch and learn about the people and events that brought video games into my life.

I'm a new subscriber and can't stop watching your videos, this was a nice treat to hear about your past, keep up the awesome work:)

Well, that was an excellent video, because it is obvious that it came from the heart, and when you do something you enjoy, it is obvious for the viewer. Norman, as almost everybody have said, congrats on your milestone, I sincerely hope that your channel will grow even more, and a heartful thank you for sharing your knowledge for all these years! :) ...but I do have a question. How old actually are you? Up until this point, I thought you were close to my age which is 24, but having a University degree and a wife, I guess you are at early thirties perhaps? Still, you look quite young I have to say...

I've just started watching some of your videos, but I really enjoy them so far. I'm a history buff as well and a retrogamer who loves the Nintendo and Atari days. Thanks for doing what you do. I especially enjoyed your videos on stuff like the Super Gameboy, Gameboy Player, Nintendo vs. Tengen, and your shout out video to one of my favorite games, Tecmo Super Bowl. Thanks again!

Sigue así. Disfruto cada uno de tus videos. Encantado de ser uno de tus subscriptores. Hug from Culiacán, Sinaloa, México

I don't know about anyone else but I loved to see a Gaming Historian video on the history of gamestop I think that it would very cool to find out how they started

Genuinely surprised to find out you grew up (partially) in Scotland! You say you lived near Edzell Castle, so I'm guessing somewhere in Angus? If so, that's really near to my hometown, so I now like you even more than I used to :) Keep up the great work dude! Easily one of the most sophisticated channels on RU-vid.

i watch your channel since 3 weeks ago. I am a huge history fan and thats the reason why i like your videos because that way you told, the informations, numbers, dates, the selection of images. Its fun learn about the thing you love to do like playing videogames. We (me and my wife) have already saw every single video of your channel... Greetings from Argentina!

just now started watching all your videos this past week while playing on the switch (zelda) as somone who loves history and video games im surprised i never came across your channel before. i also loved icons and i miss g4.

***** I remember watching your videos back when you were sitting around 1k/2k subs. You've come a long way brother. Keep it up man!

I find it very admirable that the Gaming Historian show exists and there's proof that you don't have to just play games. You can research them too, because they all have their own little stories. I would gladly read your book, or watch your documentary.

I was hung over today and found your channel, I binged so many episodes! You are one of the coolest people in the game industry man! I'm very impressed and wish you all the success and happiness in life!

Norman, I am thrilled that you found your passion so early in life. I was not, and still am not, so fortunate. At 38, I am still struggling there. Your videos are top notch and I would like to thank you, and your wife, for them. What is the music that plays around the nine minute mark? It's awesome. Hopefully will meet you at a convenienton someday. Take care.

youre one of my biggest inspirations for my youtube series

Why not make a Gaming History Text Book! Like History books in school!

I have always enjoyed watching your videos since the good old Top Loader video. Even if I'm not able to watch your recent uploads, I will always be a dedicated Gaming Historian fan!

That explains it! I followed your videos back in the ScrewAttack days but you only had so much and then stopped, I tried finding them later and couldn't, but then suddenly I go back to an old AVGN video and here's your channel with more stuff! I really enjoyed them in the old days, glad to have you back!

Congratulations for all these years!!

Way late in commenting on this vid but I have been busy for the last few months. Anyhow, congrats on the 100k and keep the vids coming. This is a pretty cool full time project due to it's nature. There are a lot of full time reviewers but with the history angle this project could end up being a very comprehensive look at gaming and the culture around it. Have you ever considered doing something about the history of the conventions and gaming culture itself. Things like the arcade scene of the early days and how shows like E3 and PAX came to being? I'm sure you probably have but it never hurts to ask. Once again late congrats and I look forward to catching up on your backlog and seeing what new stuff you come up with?

Love the high quality reviews from this channels. Good stuff

@Gaming Historian This was an outstanding video. Very uplifting and positive. The world needs more people like you and your Mrs. Cheers!

I rarely take the time to comment on videos but this is an exception. Norman all I can say is Congratulations on the 100K Milestone it's been one hell of a journey and we and the audience have enjoyed every moment thus far and the best part is... we're not even half way through yet :) We'll be watching. In celebration I think it's time we all oil up and hit the gym with the Gaming Historian.

I need a 5 minute loop of Norman just shouting "CAT FANCY!"

Many people don't think their life stories are going to be interesting to others, let alone a large community of people, but truthfully everyone's story is interesting, if you take the time to pay attention and realize how much who they are and what they do touches the lives of those around them. If I take anything away from these videos, aside from the most fascinating history I never thought I'd find, it's that when you find your niche, jump in with both feet. I'm still looking for my niche, and it always inspires me to learn how others have found theirs. Thanks for this video, even though I'm finding it years later. :)

Dude I love your videos and I'm going to suggest your channel to all my friend who would be interested in it. Keep making videos, I can't get enough of them.

Why are you so fucking handsome?

Five years later and you are past 700k. Congratulations 🎊

I had the same Pokémon shirt! Amazing story Norman, thanks for making my lockdown so much better! Greeting from Mexico!

WOW what a fantastic 19 minutes!! Thank you so much Norman for sharing a great story. As with many of us born in the 80's growing up in the 90's the 8 / 16 bit era seems so important to shaping our youth. The enjoyment I get from reminiscing on my childhood is amplified when I watch your episodes. Keep up the polished work and I am so glad you have been able to pursue your passion in a full time scenario. Tim - Australia

just thought I'd throw this out there....anyone ever notice how handsome our Gaming Historian is?

Where can we watch gameflop? i read somewhere you deleted the episodes, you should put them back up if thats the case

Really cool! I'm really happy you got through "the dark times" in your life, found love and are able to do what you like to do. Life is not about making as much money as possible but living it full, doing things you and your close ones like and want to do! I just found your videos a few weeks back and have been really entertained By them. The Wolfenstein-series was awesome and taught me lots of new things from the gaming industry. I will have a lot to catch up if I'm going to watch all your videos. These history videos are very entertaining for someone like me who has been playing since the early 90's with NES and different Sony consoles. I never had a chance to play any Sega consoles so "reliving" those times with these history episodes is a joy. Huge thumbs up for you! I hope you all the best and will definitely watch your videos from now on! Cheers! :)

I started watching your videos literally 2 weeks ago because my sister was planning to get rid of her husband's NES, Sega Genesis, and Sega Saturns. I told me my sister I was not too familiar with Sega consoles so I began to research. Your videos helped me know more about what they were and I've been hooked since. Thanks to you I was able to provide my sister information on the consoles she had. Afterwards she ended up giving me one of the Sega Saturns as well! Im glad I found your channel and I hope to see more. Keep up the great content!

Why dont you have more subscribers your content is amazing

It was interesting to learn YOUR history too. :)

Always been a huge fan of your content and it's crazy that I'm just seeing this video! Keep up the amazing work man, very cool seeing your story!

Hey Norm, thanks for sharing your story with us. I love the informative and down to earth style of your videos. To me they're a cut above most video game related content on RU-vid. And it was cool to hear more about your life too - God bless you and your wife! Greetings from Scotland.

Norm, have you thought about doing a Patreon? I would love to support you making this your job!

Sorry buddy but I don't feel that you were being real with us. One of these days I will inform the world of the TRUE history of the Gaming Historian. Yes, that includes the murder and the human trafficking parts. My state touches yours so I know the truth!

Norm, your videos are wonderful and are only outclassed by your genuine love and appreciation for your fans. Meeting you at MAGfest and talking to you and Roo about the retro gaming club I host at the school I teach at was the highlight of my trip. From a fellow historian to another, great job, and I look forward to the future of gaming historian!

great to hear about everything in the history of gaming historian and i cant belive you only have 130K subscribers, you really deserve more as you have been the main person who i have come to t find out about stuff for ages. really like the idea of the Gaming historian live

He should do episodes on video gaming in the 1970's.

Thank you, Kristin! Haha

Your videos are awesome and I think you are an example about getting to do the things you're passionate about. Keep going and thanks for the great episodes you post regularly!

I am watching all of your videos now, so I just watched this. Keep up the great work!

You were probably the third channel I ever discovered on RU-vid and actually one of my first inspirations. I am glad we have become friends. Maybe one day I can reach your level. Also, you owe me a collab. P.s. You should have been shirtless in this video and not acknowledge it. Also, glad I never unsubbed.

i wish i could subscribe twice.. but watching his videos twice or trice would do..

Been watching for years but just found this one. I loved hearing your story. I love your content, especially the long form documentaries. Best of luck and continued success in all aspects of your life.

I've been enjoying your content for a few weeks now, watching it when I need a distraction from the boring household task I'm doing. I never Subscribe to things because I don't see the point. But hearing your story and what it means to have subscribers, you can add another to the list. Your content is great and I have loved gaming since I was 3. I pride myself on knowing more than the average person about game history. And I learn mounds every time I watch your videos. Thanks buddy I really hope the best for you and your family.

It really bothers me that 14 people "disliked" this video.

Where did the Game Flop videos end up?

I've just discovered this channel a couple of days ago and boy! It blew my mind! I love videogames as much as you do, thanks for all your time and dedication to this project!

Love your show it got me hooked with the History of Wolfenstein it brought me really cool memories and loved the other episodes so far so just wanted to say keep the awesome job greetins from Panama!

He's got to be the only person that I have ever heard say they truly enjoyed working at a game stop. Seriously though, this channel has some of the best content out there. P.S. I liked the long hair the best. No homo.

I've got a question for you Norm, what's with your channel's URL name? "mcfrosticles" Where did that come from?

This is great - thanks for making this particular episode. I only found your channel recently and I'm watching your videos constantly now trying to get caught up.

So I'm about 3 years late to this video. I only just found your channel 2 weeks ago and instantly subbed after watching your Tetris documentary. But I found that even with the lesser production value of your initial works, they're still engaging and informative. You're definitely a natural born teacher. I'm a fellow history nerd and have been wanting to make amateur documentaries for a while. Your channel has really inspired me to be OK with choosing small topics and not chase after being Ken Burns right away. I'm really happy you found someone who loves and supports you in your work. You seem like a great guy and I'm always happy to see good people able to chase their dream. Thank you for putting so much of yourself into these videos.